Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

COMPAIR CRESCENT, IP2 0EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPAIR CRESCENT, IP2 0EH.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. IP2 0EH combines 66% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £135k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP2 0EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Compair Crescent, 1.0km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00170851 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0EH. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian19.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,975

34 sales · Mean £ 132,248

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IP2 0EH is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences82
Public order31
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils0.9 km
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Stone Lodge Academy

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.0 km
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Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils1.1 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Lavender News0.8 km
  • Ipswich Halal Butcher and Fruits1.0 km
  • Suffolk Halal1.0 km
  • Rasputin0.9 km
  • Street Corner1.0 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Jack's Cafe0.8 km
  • Cool Beanz0.2 km
  • Turkish Delight1.0 km
  • Arlingtons0.9 km
  • Bella Napoli1.0 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Kebapizza / Super Kebab House0.9 km
  • Bang Burger0.9 km
  • Doorsteps0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • Fresh Fillaz0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Arcade Street Tavern0.9 km
  • Ipswich Labour Club1.0 km
  • The Falcon1.0 km
  • The Swan & Hedgehog Public House1.0 km
  • Curve0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Superstore0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Novotel Hotel0.8 km
  • Kingsley House Hotel0.7 km
  • Selig Suffolk Trust0.9 km
  • The Station Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.4 km
  • Derby Road2.9 km
  • Westerfield3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Compair Crescent0.1 km
  • Compair Crescent0.2 km
  • Gippeswyk Avenue0.2 km
  • Crown Court0.2 km
  • Ancaster Road0.3 km